Napa Chamber of Commerce September 2010 Calendar/E-sheets

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NAPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

1556 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.226.7455 napachamber.com

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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Presidents Circle

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September 2010Event & Committee Calendar

All meetings are in the Chamber Boardroom, unless otherwise noted.For more information on any committee or event, please visit napachamber.com.

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Presidents CirclePremier Level:

Economic Education Expectations

Conference at Silverado Resort

October 18, 2010

SAVETHE DATES!

5:00 p.m.AMBASSADORS

MEETING

12:00 noon

BOARD OFDIRECTORS

9:00 a.m.BUSINESS BUILDERS

1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E.

1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E.

1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E.

1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E.

12:00 noon

MEMBERBENEFITS MEETING

Marie Calendars

8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

GREEN ANDSUSTAINABLE

PRACTICESCOMMITTEE

8:15 a.m.

LEGISLATIVE ACTIONCOMMITTEE

8:15 a.m.

LEGISLATIVE ACTIONCOMMITTEE

5:30-7:00 p.m.

MIXERHistoric Napa Mill

Main Street

Napa, CA

Tune-In Every Friday!Today In TheWine Country9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

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LABOR DAYChamber Ofce Closed

8:00 - 9:30 a.m

ALL MEMBERBRIEFING

11:30 a.m.FIRST FRIDAY

Business DevelopmentLunch

Hilton Garden Inn3585 Solano Ave, Napa

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

LABOR LAW

WORKSHOP

Whats on the

Horozon

Wake Up

YoUrBUsiness

WednesdaY

7:30 - 9:30 a.m.Management for

a Hectic World

Bring a friend for free!

Were all business.

napachamber.com

Creating a strong local economy

Promoting the community

Providing networking opportunities

Supporting a sustainable future

Representing business to government

Engaging in political action

...providing

you with a

great

opportunity...


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LABOR LAW WORKSHOP

This workshop will be conducted byRichard Rybicki of Rybicki & Associates, an expertin the eld of labor law compliance, and will provide you with the latest information on

how to stay within the law in this difcult but critically important area of your business.

When?

Thursday, September 9, 20102:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Where?

Napa Chamber Board Room1556 First Street, Napa

How Much?

$50 Chamber members

$65 non-members

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

RSVP by September 8, 2010

Register online atn a p a c h a m b e r . c o m

Napa Chamber of Commerce

707.226.7455

Dont miss this valuable workshop on what hashappened in Employment Law so far this yearand what is projected for next year that will

impact your business. A tough economy andchanging times all signal signicant changesin employment law and its enforcement. This

workshop will focus on 2010 changes and

likely developments in 2011 laws affecting allemployers.

This Workshop is designed for the SMALL and LARGE

employers. The Napa Chamber is committed to

keeping you informed and supporting your business,

that is why we are offering this critical series of

workshops again in 2010. Make your reservation today

on napachamber.com or by phone 707.226.7455

Where Can You Always Get HR Compliance Information?Check out the Compliance & Products section of the Napa Chamber online Store. This is where youll nd theHR Handbook for California, Posters, and the California Labor Digest at the LOWEST prices! Napa Chambermembers may receive all of their required compliance products at greatly reduced rates. Contact Lynn Page at(707) 254-1145 visit napachamber.com and click on Chamber Store.

The Valleys Daily News Source

2010 Presidents Circlerepresenting business

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When?

Wednesday, September 157:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Where?Napa Chamber of

Commerce Boardroom1556 First Street, Naa

How Much?$20.00

(bring a friend for free)

RESERVATIONS REQUIREDContact:

NVC Sa BusinessDeveoent Center at

707.253.3210

ManageMent for a Hectic World

What is Wake Up Your Business Wednesday?

Small Business Workshops designed to help local entrepreneurs gain insight into specifc business topics and network with localbusiness owners. Presented in partnership with the Napa Valley College Small Business Development Center (NVC SBDC) and theNapa Chamber o Commerce Business Builders Committee. These workshops are held on the third Wednesday o every month, ora complete calendar o events, visit napachamber.com creating a strong local economy napachamber.com

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ThIS SEmINAR WIll hElp yOU WITh... Nutrition tips to keep you running at full capacity

How to take work breaks to avoid the mid day yawns

New skills to focus your day on what it takes to Get R Done

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Jeff & Tiffany Larson, Napa Valley Adventure Boot CampJe and Tiany will give an overview o how ftness can increase productivity.

Sandy Stelter, Strategic Organizing Solutions (SOS)Sandy will share 5 time managements concepts to help you be and eel more productive.

Sherry McKillop, Follow Your CompassSherry will share the 5 Waypoints or Success and how to identiy and use yourstrengths (and minimize your challenges) to accomplish anything.

China Rose Reid, Pharmaca Integrative PharmacyChina will ocus on helping people to reach hormonal balance through holistic means.

Its time to think about task management outside the box! We all

know a clean desk and organized calendar help keep us on trackin our daily tasks, but what if you cant focus or dont have theenergy to accomplish a reasonable amount of those calendaritems each day. Then the cycle continues and the clean desk

gets buried... again!

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Presidents Circle

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September 165:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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NaPa HIstoRIC MIll (NaPa RIvER INN)500 Main St Napa, CA

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September 23, 2010

ALL MEMBER BRIEFINGWhether you want to actively participate in Chamber networking opportunities, fnd new ways

to market your business or learn how your business benefts rom membership even i you

dont attend one single event... its a great idea or you to attend the All Member Briefng.

Hear about what your Napa Chamber does, how the Chamber can help expand your contacts,

market your brand, represent you to government, and improve your bottom line. Youll

learn how take advantage o the many benefts and eatures your membership oers as well

as ways that you can get involved.

Also on hand will be representatives rom local business-support organizations whom you

can call on or assistance or counseling. You will also have an opportunity to get to know

other Chamber members and discuss ways you might do business with each other. Be sure to

bring plenty o business cards, a business card drawing will be included.

Register online at napachamber.com today... space is limited!

...information your business needs to thrive!

We look orward to seeing you there!

Your Napa Chamber Sta

Please join us... well be meeting in our upstairs Board Room.

Coee, water and tea will be provided. There is no cost to attend this briefng.

Creating a strong local economy

Napa Chamber oCommerce Board Room

1556 First Street

Register online at:napachamber.com or

call 707.226.7455

8:00 am 9:30 am


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Register online at NapaChamber.com or call 707.226.7455

8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.Silverado Resort

Lunch included

$85 per person by September 17th!$95 per person thereafter.

Members and Prospective Members Welcome

Monday, October 18, 2010

This popular must-attend event is host to over two hundredlocal business leaders who want to be in the know aboutthe current state o our country, our state and our community.This year, as an added bonus, participants will leave the event

with tangible tools to help improvethe efciency and success o theirbusinesses. This year you will seea more direct approach to clear,concise and usable inormationin a orm that can be used in thecritical business decision-makingtasks or the upcoming year.

Small Business expert HectorV. Barreto will kick o themorning by providing enlighteningadvice on making it as anentrepreneur, small business

and the global economy. Barreto served fve yearsas the Administrator o the U.S. Small BusinessAdministration. Earlier this year he was appointedto serve on the Caliornia Commission or EconomicDevelopment. Barreto also serves as the Chairmano The Latino Coalition and Chairman o BusinessMatchmaking, the nations leading non-proft smallbusiness procurement program.

Next up on the dont-miss-a-minute agenda willbe Marc Johnstone. As a results-oriented BusinessCoach at Shirlaws, Marc helps businesses to grow -rom sole operators to corporate enterprises. Working withleaders in the areas o revenue, productivity and strategy

he ocuses not only the commercialaspects o doing business, but on thecultural actors that aect humaninteraction

Marcs background includes fveyears at PwC Sydney, three years inLondon with UBS and Credit Suisseand then Deutsche Bank Australiawhere he managed the origination andsales o equity derivative products. Heco-ounded his frst company at 29in the fnancial services industry and

upon partial sale let to join Shirlawsin 1999 - its oundation year.During the economic recovery, Marc is passionate about

helping companies navigate the right choices to thrive in theshort term and long term.

E3s valued event sponsors present the closingmotivational speaker, Alan Deutschman, oneo Americas most provocative thinkers aboutleadership and change. He is the author oWalkthe Walk: The #1 Rule for Real Leaders, whichwas named one o the best business books o2009 by Strategy + Business. His path breakingearlier book, Change or Die, began as oneo Fast Companys most talked-about coverstories.

In a 22-year career as a journalist,Deutschman has been Fortunes Silicon Valley correspondent,GQs Proft Motive columnist, and a contributing editor atVanity Fairand New York Magazine. Most recently, he was asenior writer or Fast Company.

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What Are Your Economic Expectations?2010 E3 Conference Will Provide

Attendees With Direction For Success

Hector V. Barreto

Marc Johnstone

creating a strong local economy

Alan Deutschman

Additional featured speakers include:

Assembly Member Tom Torlakson, District 11, will speak on local leadership transorming education; David Crane,Special Advisor to the Governor or Jobs and Economic Growth with current inormation on topical issues rom the State level

including pension reorm; and two sought ater speakers with extensive experience in economic development, labor market

research, and strategic planning:Jim Cassio, Vice President o PathBuilder, Inc. and a workorce development analyst orthe Napa County Workorce Investment Board; andGary Craft, Principal o Crat Consulting Group.


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Why should you Attend?Plentyoftimetonetworkandbuildrelationshipsinthemiddleofday,soyoudonthavetospendyourpersonaltimenetworking!

30-Secondpitchtopromoteyourbusiness.DisplayyourmarketingmaterialsontheExposeYourBusinesstable.(Pre-registerandgetthereearlytoplaceyourmaterials-spaceislimitedto1x1.5onan8fttable.)

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Extra Savings with the Chamber Office Depot Program in September!

Save 10% offall Cleaning & Breakroom SuppliesValid from 9/1/2010- 9/30/2010

How to take advantage of this offer:

1. Log onto your Chamber BSD account at http://www.business.officedepot.com

2. Fill your cart

3. Go to checkout

4. Click on the add coupon button at the bottom of the screen

5. Input coupon code 127788649 to get 10% off all cleaning & breakroom supplies

6. Complete your order!

Valid only at business.officedepot.com or by phone at 888.2.OFFICE or fax at 888.813.7272. Offer not valid for U.S. Communities & government contract accounts. Notcombinable with a Store Purchasing Card. To redeem, mention this coupon code or enter the coupon code on your shopping cart page online and savings will appear a

checkout. Not valid for purchases: 1) of gift cards; 2) of any technology or consumer electronic products and accessories or media and software products; 3) of postageor mailing/shipping services; 4) of performance protection plans; 5) of HP ink or toner; or 6) of Tech Depot services or third party services. Coupon cannot be used as aaccount payment. Coupon is good for one-time use only, is not transferable, is not for resale or auction and cannot be combined with other offers or promotions. Wreserve the right to limit quantities sold to each customer. Limit 1 coupon per customer/business. Void where prohibited. Coupon Expires 9/30/10. Coupon Code[127788649]

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Creating a strong local economy Promoting the community Providing networking opportunities Supporting a sustainable future Representing business to government Engaging in political action

napa ChamBer oF CommerCe

1556 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.226.7455 napachamber.com

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5:00 p.m.amBaSSadorS

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1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.o.r.e.

1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.o.r.e.

12:00 noon

memBerServiCeS CommitteeMini Mango Thai Bistro

8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

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November 18, 2010

ANNUAL DINNER

The Meritage Resort & Spa875 Bordeaux Way, Napa

Friday

January 21, 2011

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